London City Hike and Landmark Tour

A fun, active and social walking tour designed for people who love to walk! This is the ideal way to see the sights, get your steps in, and meet some like-minded travellers!
8 miles, 4 famous bridges, ALL THE MAJOR LANDMARKS (plus a few hidden gems), a top local guide and no hanging around!

Want to tick off the best of central London in just a few hours? We’ve got you covered! Pop your trainers on, fill up your water bottle, and follow your entertaining local guide on the ultimate London City Hike.

- Get active, meet new people, and see all the London sights in just a few hours

- Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London and more!

- Walk across Tower Bridge, Millennium Bridge, London Bridge & Westminster Bridge

- See secret spots like the Banksy Tunnel and the ruined WW2 church park

- Hear the city's stories from your entertaining local guide

- End at a classic London pub - enjoy a drink with your fellow hikers! (optional)

Meeting Point

Waterloo Station

Waterloo Station, London SE1 8SR, UK

We'll meet inside Waterloo Train Station, next to Boots Pharmacy (between the entrances to platforms 11 and 12). Your guide will be holding a flag.

What's included:

• Friendly, knowledgeable local guide
• Close-up views of all or Central London’s major landmarks!
• 3-hour London City Hike (approx. 8 miles / 13 km)
• Finish at a classic pub, as all good British hikes should! (optional. Pub food/drink at own expense)

Not included:

• Food and drink (bring snacks and water!)
• Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside and does not include tickets)
• Tips or gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated if you've enjoyed their service)

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Banksy Tunnel

London

We begin our hike at easy-to-reach Waterloo Station. Meet your friendly hike guide, stretch those legs and off we go!
We'll start with a walk to the river through the "Banksy Tunnel" - a graffiti-covered underpass that's a real secret London treat!

20 minutes

London Eye

Westminster Bridge Road, Riverside Building, County Hall, London, SE1 7PB

Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Big Ben

Parliament Square, Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA

Cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Westminster Abbey

20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3PA

Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

Horse Guards Whitehall, , London, SW1A 2AX

Next, we walk up Whitehall past 10 Downing Street (home to the UK Prime Minister) on our way to opulent Horse Guards Parade. See the King's Life Guard on horseback as we pass the grand old buildings and walk through the parade ground.

15 minutes

St. James's Park

Horse Guards Road, The Storeyard, London, SW1A 2BJ

We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace

15 minutes

Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Green Park

London, SWA 1AA

Pass through charming Green Park in the heart of Royal London

5 minutes

St. James's Palace

Marlborough Road, London, SW1A 1BQ

We pass by grand St. James's Palace and Clarence House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Admiralty Arch

Admiralty Arch The Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London, SW1A 2WH

Our route takes us up The Mall and to the iconic archway

5 minutes

Trafalgar Square

London, WC2N 5DS

We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column, National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains

5 minutes

Victoria Embankment

Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ

We walk down to the Victoria Embankment Gardens, and we'll be following the river all the way to St. Paul's Cathedral with lots of great views on route!

30 minutes

St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD

We'll head to the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral for a close-up look!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Millennium Bridge

Thames Embankment, London, SE1 9JE

We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"!

10 minutes

Bankside

, , London

Our route continues along the vibrant South Bank of the Thames, passing by the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on our way

10 minutes

Borough Market

8 Southwark Street, , London, SE1 1TL

We'll pass through London's most famous food market!

5 minutes

London Bridge

London, EC4R 9HA

Crossing the river again, we'll enjoy amazing views in both directions from London Bridge

10 minutes

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

Fish St. Hill, , London, EC3R 8AH

Entering the City of London (one of the city's oldest and most important areas), we'll make a quick stop to learn about the Great Fire of 1666.

5 minutes

London Wall

The Tower of London Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4AB

We'll pass through our favourite secret London park on our way to see one of the last remaining sections of the city's original Roman walls

5 minutes

Tower of London

London, EC3N 4AB

Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP

A real must-do experience....
Our final stretch takes us across the iconic Tower Bridge!
We finish near a great local pub - as all good British hikes should! Grab a pint or some pub grub to recharge

10 minutes